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The V-280 tilt-rotor aircraft could change the way air assault troops operate
Bell’s V-280 Valor tilt-rotor aircraft should be a welcome addition to units conducting fast rope insertions, rappelling, or any other air assault operation.
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Countering WMDs cannot be on SOCOM alone, experts contend
Countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is now in the hands of U.S. Special Operations Command, but it shouldn’t be on them alone, experts argue.
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‘Jack of all trades’: Poignant clip from Nat Geo documentary highlights soldier killed in Niger ambush
In a scene from National Geographic’s documentary series, Chain of Command, Sgt. La David Johnson, one of four soldiers killed in the October ambush in Tongo Tongo, Niger, is shown speaking with a video crew while moonlighting as a barber on base.
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As Predator drones retire, the Reapers’ mission grows
With the retirement of MQ-1 Predators this month, MQ-9 Reapers are executing deliberate strikes, providing armed overwatch or close-air support, and flexing to ISR taskings — all in a single mission.
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UN report: Afghan JTACs needed to curb civilian deaths
While the overall number of Afghan civilian casualties has declined by 9 percent, the number of civilian deaths caused by air operations has gone up.
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US soldier dies in non-combat incident in Baghdad
A soldier supporting Operation Inherent Resolve died this week in a non-combat related incident, the Department of Defense announced.
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DoD IG: Too soon to tell if Trump’s South Asia strategy will break the Taliban
The Pentagon made key changes to its military strategy in Afghanistan during 2017, but its effects are yet to be felt, according to the Department of Defense Inspector General.
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Burn pits downrange caused lung disease in service members, court rules
Service members and contractors who worked around burn pits downrange, and later suffered from lung and respiratory issues, may soon get a breath of fresh air.
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Fallout from Niger ambush could scale back Africa missions, strip commanders of autonomy
A probe into the Niger ambush that killed four U.S. soldiers is expected to recommend reducing ground missions in West Africa and stripping field commanders of the autonomy that allows them to send service members on risky missions.
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US forces in Syria destroy pro-Assad tank after second attack in a week
U.S special operations forces embedded in Syria came under attack from pro-regime forces on Saturday for the second time in less than a week.
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The V-280 tilt-rotor aircraft could change the way air assault troops operate
Bell’s V-280 Valor tilt-rotor aircraft should be a welcome addition to units conducting fast rope insertions, rappelling, or any other air assault operation.
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Countering WMDs cannot be on SOCOM alone, experts contend
Countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is now in the hands of U.S. Special Operations Command, but it shouldn’t be on them alone, experts argue.
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‘Jack of all trades’: Poignant clip from Nat Geo documentary highlights soldier killed in Niger ambush
In a scene from National Geographic’s documentary series, Chain of Command, Sgt. La David Johnson, one of four soldiers killed in the October ambush in Tongo Tongo, Niger, is shown speaking with a video crew while moonlighting as a barber on base.
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As Predator drones retire, the Reapers’ mission grows
With the retirement of MQ-1 Predators this month, MQ-9 Reapers are executing deliberate strikes, providing armed overwatch or close-air support, and flexing to ISR taskings — all in a single mission.
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UN report: Afghan JTACs needed to curb civilian deaths
While the overall number of Afghan civilian casualties has declined by 9 percent, the number of civilian deaths caused by air operations has gone up.
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US soldier dies in non-combat incident in Baghdad
A soldier supporting Operation Inherent Resolve died this week in a non-combat related incident, the Department of Defense announced.
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DoD IG: Too soon to tell if Trump’s South Asia strategy will break the Taliban
The Pentagon made key changes to its military strategy in Afghanistan during 2017, but its effects are yet to be felt, according to the Department of Defense Inspector General.
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Burn pits downrange caused lung disease in service members, court rules
Service members and contractors who worked around burn pits downrange, and later suffered from lung and respiratory issues, may soon get a breath of fresh air.
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Fallout from Niger ambush could scale back Africa missions, strip commanders of autonomy
A probe into the Niger ambush that killed four U.S. soldiers is expected to recommend reducing ground missions in West Africa and stripping field commanders of the autonomy that allows them to send service members on risky missions.
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US forces in Syria destroy pro-Assad tank after second attack in a week
U.S special operations forces embedded in Syria came under attack from pro-regime forces on Saturday for the second time in less than a week.
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The V-280 tilt-rotor aircraft could change the way air assault troops operate
Bell’s V-280 Valor tilt-rotor aircraft should be a welcome addition to units conducting fast rope insertions, rappelling, or any other air assault operation.
-
Countering WMDs cannot be on SOCOM alone, experts contend
Countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is now in the hands of U.S. Special Operations Command, but it shouldn’t be on them alone, experts argue.
-
‘Jack of all trades’: Poignant clip from Nat Geo documentary highlights soldier killed in Niger ambush
In a scene from National Geographic’s documentary series, Chain of Command, Sgt. La David Johnson, one of four soldiers killed in the October ambush in Tongo Tongo, Niger, is shown speaking with a video crew while moonlighting as a barber on base.
-
As Predator drones retire, the Reapers’ mission grows
With the retirement of MQ-1 Predators this month, MQ-9 Reapers are executing deliberate strikes, providing armed overwatch or close-air support, and flexing to ISR taskings — all in a single mission.
-
UN report: Afghan JTACs needed to curb civilian deaths
While the overall number of Afghan civilian casualties has declined by 9 percent, the number of civilian deaths caused by air operations has gone up.
-
US soldier dies in non-combat incident in Baghdad
A soldier supporting Operation Inherent Resolve died this week in a non-combat related incident, the Department of Defense announced.
-
DoD IG: Too soon to tell if Trump’s South Asia strategy will break the Taliban
The Pentagon made key changes to its military strategy in Afghanistan during 2017, but its effects are yet to be felt, according to the Department of Defense Inspector General.
-
Burn pits downrange caused lung disease in service members, court rules
Service members and contractors who worked around burn pits downrange, and later suffered from lung and respiratory issues, may soon get a breath of fresh air.
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Fallout from Niger ambush could scale back Africa missions, strip commanders of autonomy
A probe into the Niger ambush that killed four U.S. soldiers is expected to recommend reducing ground missions in West Africa and stripping field commanders of the autonomy that allows them to send service members on risky missions.
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US forces in Syria destroy pro-Assad tank after second attack in a week
U.S special operations forces embedded in Syria came under attack from pro-regime forces on Saturday for the second time in less than a week.
